Increased competency of registered dietitian nutritionists in physical examination skills after simulation-based education in the United States
Purpose This study aimed to translate simulation-based dietitian nutritionist education to clinical competency attainment in a group of practicing registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs). Using a standardized instrument to measure performance on a newly-required clinical skill, the nutrition-focus...
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| description | Purpose This study aimed to translate simulation-based dietitian nutritionist education to clinical competency attainment in a group of practicing registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs). Using a standardized instrument to measure performance on a newly-required clinical skill, the nutrition-focused physical exam (NFPE), competence was measured both before and after a simulation-based education (SBE) session. Methods Eighteen practicing RDNs were recruited by their employer, Spectrum Health. Following a pre-briefing session, participants completed an initial 10-minute encounter, performing NFPE on a standardized patient (SP). Next, participants completed a 90-minute SBE training session on skills within the NFPE, including hands-on practice and role play, followed by a post-training SP encounter. Video recordings of the SP encounters were scored to assess competence in 7 skill areas within the NFPE. Scores were analyzed for participants’ initial competence and change in competence. Results The proportions of participants with initial competence ranged from 0% to 44% across the 7 skill areas assessed. The only competency where participants initially scored in the “meets expectations” range was “approach to the patient.” When raw competence scores were assessed for changes from pre- to post-SBE training, the paired t-test indicated significant increases in all 7 competency areas following the simulation-based training (P<0.001). Conclusion This study showed the effectiveness of a SBE training program for increasing competence scores of practicing RDNs on a defined clinical skill. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0fa53cc24ea14998be1fdfb58662af9f2023-08-02T03:27:55ZengKorea Health Personnel Licensing Examination InstituteJournal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions1975-59372020-12-011710.3352/jeehp.2020.17.40388Increased competency of registered dietitian nutritionists in physical examination skills after simulation-based education in the United StatesElizabeth MacQuillanJennifer FordKristin BairdPurpose This study aimed to translate simulation-based dietitian nutritionist education to clinical competency attainment in a group of practicing registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs). Using a standardized instrument to measure performance on a newly-required clinical skill, the nutrition-focused physical exam (NFPE), competence was measured both before and after a simulation-based education (SBE) session. Methods Eighteen practicing RDNs were recruited by their employer, Spectrum Health. Following a pre-briefing session, participants completed an initial 10-minute encounter, performing NFPE on a standardized patient (SP). Next, participants completed a 90-minute SBE training session on skills within the NFPE, including hands-on practice and role play, followed by a post-training SP encounter. Video recordings of the SP encounters were scored to assess competence in 7 skill areas within the NFPE. Scores were analyzed for participants’ initial competence and change in competence. Results The proportions of participants with initial competence ranged from 0% to 44% across the 7 skill areas assessed. The only competency where participants initially scored in the “meets expectations” range was “approach to the patient.” When raw competence scores were assessed for changes from pre- to post-SBE training, the paired t-test indicated significant increases in all 7 competency areas following the simulation-based training (P<0.001). Conclusion This study showed the effectiveness of a SBE training program for increasing competence scores of practicing RDNs on a defined clinical skill.http://www.jeehp.org/upload/jeehp-17-40.pdfclinical competencemotivationnutritionistsphysical examinationunited states |
| spellingShingle | Elizabeth MacQuillan Jennifer Ford Kristin Baird Increased competency of registered dietitian nutritionists in physical examination skills after simulation-based education in the United States Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions clinical competence motivation nutritionists physical examination united states |
| title | Increased competency of registered dietitian nutritionists in physical examination skills after simulation-based education in the United States |
| title_full | Increased competency of registered dietitian nutritionists in physical examination skills after simulation-based education in the United States |
| title_fullStr | Increased competency of registered dietitian nutritionists in physical examination skills after simulation-based education in the United States |
| title_full_unstemmed | Increased competency of registered dietitian nutritionists in physical examination skills after simulation-based education in the United States |
| title_short | Increased competency of registered dietitian nutritionists in physical examination skills after simulation-based education in the United States |
| title_sort | increased competency of registered dietitian nutritionists in physical examination skills after simulation based education in the united states |
| topic | clinical competence motivation nutritionists physical examination united states |
| url | http://www.jeehp.org/upload/jeehp-17-40.pdf |
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